AP PGLCET 2027 (Andhra Pradesh Post Graduate Law Common Entrance Test) is the state entrance test for admission to the 2-year LL.M. course in Andhra Pradesh universities and affiliated law colleges. A state university conducts it for APSCHE, together with AP LAWCET. AP PGLCET 2027 is expected in May 2027, with online applications from February 2027.
AP PGLCET 2027
This page covers AP PGLCET 2027 dates, how to apply, the fee, the candidate login, eligibility, the exam pattern and official links.
| Full name | Andhra Pradesh Post Graduate Law Common Entrance Test (AP PGLCET) |
|---|---|
| Conducted by | Sri Padmavati Mahila Visvavidyalayam, Tirupati, for APSCHE (2026 cycle); 2027 university not announced |
| Exam level | State level (Andhra Pradesh) |
| Courses / Purpose | Admission to the 2-year LL.M. course in Andhra Pradesh universities and affiliated law colleges |
| Exam date | Expected May 2027 (held with AP LAWCET) |
| Application | Expected February 2027, online only, with a late-fee window after the last date |
| Application fee | Rs 1,000 OC, Rs 950 BC, Rs 900 SC/ST (2026 fee) |
| Eligibility | 3-year or 5-year LL.B. degree; final-year LL.B. students can apply |
| Mode | Computer-based test (CBT), English only |
| Questions and marks | 120 MCQs, 120 marks, 90 minutes (Part A 40, Part B 80) |
| Negative marking | None |
| Official website | cets.apsche.ap.gov.in |
AP PGLCET 2027 Important Dates
APSCHE has not announced the AP PGLCET 2027 schedule or the conducting university yet. In 2026 the notification came on 4 February and the LL.M. test was held on 4 May, so the 2027 exam is expected in May, with applications from February.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification | February 2027 Expected |
| Online application | February 2027 Expected |
| Hall ticket download | April 2027 Expected |
| Exam | May 2027 Expected |
| Preliminary key | May 2027 Expected |
| Result | May 2027 Expected |
How to Apply for AP PGLCET 2027
You apply for AP PGLCET 2027 online on the same website as AP LAWCET, once the notification is out; there is no offline form. You pay the fee first, then fill in the form and print it. Select the LL.M. (PGLCET) test carefully, because the convener is not responsible for a wrong choice and the fee is not refunded.
Apply Online for AP PGLCET 2027
Applications for AP PGLCET 2027 are expected in February 2027.
- Open the official AP LAWCET & AP PGLCET website and use the fee payment step. Enter your basic details, your qualifying exam hall ticket number and choose the PGLCET (LL.M.) test.
- Pay the fee online and note the Payment Reference ID you get after payment.
- Use Know Your Payment Status if you are not sure the payment went through.
- Fill in the application form with your personal, academic, category and local-status details, upload your photo and signature, and choose a test centre. Centres are allotted first come, first served.
- Submit the form and print it. Keep the registration number; you need it for the hall ticket and the rank card.
| Category | Fee for LL.M. (2026) |
|---|---|
| OC | Rs 1,000 |
| BC | Rs 950 |
| SC and ST | Rs 900 |
After the last date you can still apply with a late fee. In 2026 the normal last date was 20 March, and the late fee rose in four steps from Rs 1,000 (up to 28 March) to Rs 10,000 (up to 6 April). Submitted forms could be corrected on 8 April 2026, but caste or category cannot be changed after submission.
How to log in to the AP PGLCET 2027 candidate portal?
The AP PGLCET candidate services on the official website let you pay the fee, check your payment status, print your application, download the hall ticket, see your response sheet, raise answer key objections and download your rank card.
- Open the official AP LAWCET & AP PGLCET website. The 2027 links will open with the next registration, expected in February 2027; the site live now still shows the 2026 services.
- Click the service you need. AP PGLCET has no single login with a password; each service asks for your own details.
- To print your application, enter your Payment Reference ID, registration number, qualifying exam hall ticket number, mobile number and date of birth.
- For the hall ticket, enter your registration number, qualifying exam hall ticket number and date of birth. For the rank card, enter your registration number, entrance test hall ticket number and date of birth.
- Submit the details. Your application, hall ticket or rank card opens on screen, ready to download and print.
Lost your details? There is no password to reset. Your registration number is printed on your application form and hall ticket, so keep copies of both. For other problems, email [email protected] or call 0877-2284590, 10 AM to 5 PM (2026 helpdesk).
Who can apply for AP PGLCET 2027?
You can apply if you hold a 3-year or 5-year LL.B. degree, are an Indian national and meet Andhra Pradesh local or non-local status rules. These rules are from the 2026 instruction booklet and may be revised for 2027.
- Qualification: a 3-year or 5-year LL.B. (B.L.) degree on the date of application. The booklet sets no minimum percentage for LL.M.
- Final-year LL.B. students can take the test in anticipation of results, but must have passed by the time of admission or counselling.
- Degrees taken in one sitting without a basic qualification are not accepted.
- Age rules in force at the time of admission apply; the booklet sets no specific age limit.
- Eligibility is also subject to Bar Council of India rules in force at the time.
What is the AP PGLCET 2027 exam pattern?
AP PGLCET is a single 90-minute computer-based test for all LL.M. courses, with 120 multiple-choice questions of one mark each. The paper is in English only, and the 2026 paper had no negative marking.
| Part | Subjects | Questions and marks |
|---|---|---|
| Part A | Jurisprudence (20), Constitutional Law (20) | 40 |
| Part B | Public International Law, Mercantile Law, Labour Law, Crimes and Torts, IPR and Other Laws (16 each) | 80 |
| Total | 120 (90 minutes) |
You need 25% (30 out of 120) to get a rank; SC and ST candidates have no minimum. See the AP PGLCET syllabus for the topics in each subject.
Which LL.M. seats can you get through AP PGLCET?
AP PGLCET ranks are used to fill LL.M. seats in state universities, their departments and constituent colleges, and affiliated law colleges in Andhra Pradesh. Admission is through web counselling run by APSCHE after the result, held jointly with AP LAWCET counselling.
- Writing the test or getting a rank does not by itself give you a seat; you must also meet the eligibility rules at admission.
- Your rank is valid only for admissions in that academic year.
- The list of approved colleges, courses and seats is published after the result.
- Applying for LL.B. instead? See AP LAWCET 2027, held on the same day by the same convener.
AP PGLCET Official Notices and Downloads
- PDFAP LAWCET & AP PGLCET 2026 Instruction Booklet (latest)Official site · cets.apsche.ap.gov.inOpen
- LINKAP PGLCET official website (cets.apsche.ap.gov.in)Official site · cets.apsche.ap.gov.inOpen